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Ode to the Bathroom That’s Near the Buffet Poem

By Pamela Storch

Ode to the bathroom that’s near the buffet,
An unfortunate placement for sure,
When enjoying your coffee you don’t want to hear,
What is happening right through the door,

When enjoying your muffin,
It isn’t ideal to have music of flatulent tones,
Nor is diarrhea pleasant as ambient noise,
Watching people look up from their scones,

How awkward indeed, not a 5-star review,
For the safety of food eaten there,
If the man in the bathroom ate at the hotel,
Then for sure, other guests should beware,

For it sounded like speakers that amplify sound,
Or a bathroom prank horribly wrong,
But one thing is certain, when drinking your tea,
Do not drink it with odors that strong.

Ode to the Bathroom That’s Near the Buffet is a humorous poem by Pamela Storch that captures an all-too-relatable dining experience with wit, timing, and observational comedy. Blending playful rhyme with social satire, this poem transforms everyday awkwardness into laughter, reminding us that poetry can be both insightful and delightfully irreverent.


Perfect for readers who enjoy lighthearted poetry, comedic verse, and poems inspired by real-life moments, this piece adds a joyful, unexpected note to contemporary humorous poetry.


The hotel in England that inspired this poem shall remain anonymous.

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